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OACTA Hilary S. Taylor Inclusion and Equity Scholarship

OACTA encourages inclusion and equity in all aspects of its activities and is committed to nurturing a culture that supports and promotes inclusion and equity.

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Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA)

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Application Deadline:
May 10
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Rising 2L or 3L law students who are enrolled in an Ohio law school or are a permanent Ohio resident

LGBTQ law students regardless of race or ethnicity

Female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity

Law students from economically impoverished backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity

Experience or interest in a civil defense practice

Ohio State Bar Association Real Property Student Scholarship Award

This scholarship program is intended to encourage students to pursue a career in real property law and to become active in the Ohio State Bar Association.

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Ohio State Bar Association

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July 1
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1Ls and 2Ls enrolled in an Ohio accredited law school

student member of the Ohio State Bar Association

Applicants must commit to attending at least 2 meetings of the OSBA Real Property Law Section Council

Shanda L. Spurlock Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in recognition of an active and beloved member of the Cincinnati Legal Community.

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Dinsmore & Shohl and the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati

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$5,000
Application Deadline:
February 24
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Black law student Attend University of Cincinnati College of Law, Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law or University of Dayton School of Law Resident of Greater Cincinnati

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

William A. McClain Scholarship

The Black Lawyers Association is dedicated to promoting equity in the legal profession and the justice system and offers this scholarship in recognition of the many firsts of the Honorable William A. McClain.

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The Cincinnati Bar Foundation and Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati

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Application Deadline:
February 24
Eligibility Requirements:

Attending an ABA-accredited law school

African American law student

Demonstrated leadership potentia

Dedication to the Cincinnati community

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded to law students studying energy, environmental, natural resource, and mineral law at schools holding membership in the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation.

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Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

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March 28
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Current law student

Attend school that is a member of Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

Redick Memorial Scholarship

This law firm's scholarship is geared to academically successful students committed to combat the issue of distracted driving by championing and developing a plan that will persuade young adults to avoid distracted driving. Financial need is not a requirement.

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Kisling, Nestico & Redick Law Firm

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March 31
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Accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the U.S.

Be a resident of Ohio

Minimum GPA 3.0

Demonstrate good character and high initiative

Applicants will be required to develop a plan that will persuade young adults to avoid distracted driving

Law Student Scholarship, Ohio Women's Bar Foundation

The scholarship is awarded to a female law student in Ohio whom aspires to promote diversity and inclusion efforts in their future legal practice or brings a unique perspective to the law as a result of their diverse background or experience.

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The Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation

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April 1
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Attend law school in Ohio

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

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